Progress

Current status
in force
01 Jul 2023 in force
11 May 2023 adopted
21 Apr 2022 processing consultation
22 Mar 2022 in consultation

Scope

Implementers
China
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cross-border data transfer regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

01 Jul 2023
in force

Enforced Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

On 1 July 2023, the Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations entered into force. Article 11 of the Rules prohibits foreign organisations, institutions controlled by foreign organisations, or foreign individuals from collecting, m…

Source
Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
11 May 2023
adopted

Adopted Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

On 11 May 2023, the Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations were adopted. Article 11 of the Rules prohibits foreign organisations, institutions controlled by foreign organisations, or foreign individuals from collecting, maintai…

Source
Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government
21 Apr 2022
processing consultation

Consultation closed on Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

On 21 April 2022, the public consultation on the “Rules for the Implementation of the Regulations on the Management of Human Genetic Resources” closes. The rules specify that foreign organisations cannot collect, use or transfer data on Chinese Huma…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation closed
Government branch executive
Government body central government
22 Mar 2022
in consultation

Consultation opened on Implementation Rules for Human Genetic Resources Regulations

On 22 March 2022, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China (MST) issued the “Implementation Rules for the Human Genetic Resources Regulation” and opened a public consultation until 21 April 2022. The rules specify tha…

Source
Event type order
Action type consultation opened
Government branch executive
Government body central government